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Scientific, technical and dental workers

This group encompasses a wide range of highly skilled NHS workers formerly covered by the old Whitley Council Professional and Technical B (PTB) Sector. Staff covered include:

  • Healthcare scientists including clinical scientists who work in biochemistry, gastroenterology, haemotology, haemostasis and thrombosis, microbiology, immunogenetics and histocompatibility, immunology molecular genetics, medical physics, respiratory physiology and clinical engineering
  • Cytoscreeners, laboratory support staff and perfusionists
  • Technicians/technologists who work in anatomical pathology, audiology, dental, physiological measurements and cardiology, gastroenterology, hearing, respiratory, medical physics, engineering, renal, physiology, neurophysiology, and medical illustrators
  • Estates staff
  • Operating department practitioners and assistants
  • Dental auxiliaries, hygienists and therapists
  • Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants
UNISON has members in all these areas whose national interests are represented by the UNISON Healthcare Service Group PTB Sector Committee.

UNISON also has special relationships with professional bodies such as the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APT(UK)) and the College of Operating Department Practitioners.

New newsletter: Science, Therapy and Technical Matters

(18/10/11) UNISON has launched a new newsletter specifically for science, therapy and technical staff. The first edition carries articles on the pensions campaign, Any Qualified Provider and the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians allowed to apply early for registration

(21/06/11) The GPhC has adjusted its application process for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) by allowing them to apply for GPhC registration 4 weeks before the end of their training, enabling their application to be processed sooner.

Calling all pharmacy technicians - apply for GPhC registration now!

(13/05/11) If you're working as a pharmacy technician, or if you employ pharmacy technicians working in England, Scotland or Wales who are not registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), now is the time to act!

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• Christina McAnea is the head of the UNISON Healthcare team:
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130 Euston Road,
London NW1 2AY
Email: health@unison.co.uk
 
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